Modern story. Anna and John met at a party just before John left to go to war. They stayed in contact until John cut all ties after his injury. Years later they meet again under different circumstances. Through changes in both their lives, they can't be more then friends. But is friendship enough with their history?

The missing detail from episodes 3x06 and 3x07, mainly surrounding Anna and Mr Bates, but also involving their relationsihps with other characters including Thomas, Lord Grantham, Mrs Hughes, Lady Mary, Tom, Vera, Mrs Bartlett, Officer Durrant and Craig. Apologies for the lame title - trying to think of a better one...

What would have happened in Ballyk if Peter and Assumpta's relationship had been allowed to progress? How would people have reacted? A blow-by-blow account of the hurdles and joys of the first two weeks of Peter and Assumpta's relationship.